The $350 price tag on SteelSeries’ new Arctis Nova Pro Wireless provides the kind of sticker shock that demands an explanation. Fortunately, these headphones have an answer.
With a wide array of device compatibility—and a version you can use with both your Xbox and PlayStation—impeccable audio quality, and multiple swappable batteries, they’re a luxury powerhouse for those who spend hours in the chair.
Build & Audio Quality
Photograph: SteelSeriesThe Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are understated black over-ears with a headband that keeps your head comfortably suspended between the earcups. Magnetic plates on the outside of each headphone look just enough like brushed metal (despite being plastic) to catch the light, while most of the body is covered in unobtrusive matte black plastic.
The Arctis' Nova Pro Wireless headphones deliver exceptional sound quality for gaming and multimedia usage, though their limited functionality in voice calls deters some users from experiencing its full audio potential.
Arctis' Nova Pro Wireless: Metaphorical superstars of audio fidelity, exceptional for music and gaming; a so-so alternative when it comes to microphone clarity.
Arctis' Nova Pro Wireless is a great pair for immersive audio immersion, but if you rely on the device as an all-inclusive communication tool during conversations or calls it may disappoint with its MumbleFriendly™ features.
Arctis' Nova Pro Wireless delivers exceptional sound quality for music and gaming; however, its performance in voice capture leaves much to be desired.
